1990 Morgan 4 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 773 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1990 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1990 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Morgan 4 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
Make | Morgan | Rover |
Model | 4 | 3.5 Litre |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |